Darren Shan
@darrenshan.com
The official Bluesky profile for Darren Shan, author of Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, Zom-B, Archibald Lox, etc.
The final few pics from the Shan clan’s recent trip to @disneylandparis
From hanging out in Peter Parker’s bedroom, to a spell in galactic solitary, to having a crack at Excalibur, to admiring the huge Christmas tree, I think it’s fair to say we left no Mouse dropping unturned!!! 😂😂😂
From hanging out in Peter Parker’s bedroom, to a spell in galactic solitary, to having a crack at Excalibur, to admiring the huge Christmas tree, I think it’s fair to say we left no Mouse dropping unturned!!! 😂😂😂
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The final few pics from the Shan clan’s recent trip to @disneylandparis
From hanging out in Peter Parker’s bedroom, to a spell in galactic solitary, to having a crack at Excalibur, to admiring the huge Christmas tree, I think it’s fair to say we left no Mouse dropping unturned!!! 😂😂😂
From hanging out in Peter Parker’s bedroom, to a spell in galactic solitary, to having a crack at Excalibur, to admiring the huge Christmas tree, I think it’s fair to say we left no Mouse dropping unturned!!! 😂😂😂
The Shans are back home after a fantastic few days in Disneyland Paris. Here are some more photos from our trip.
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Shans are back home after a fantastic few days in Disneyland Paris. Here are some more photos from our trip.
If you’ve ever wondered what McDonalds in an alternate universe might look like… Pym Kitchen in Disneyland Paris Studios has the answer!!! 😂😂😂🥳🥳🥳
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what McDonalds in an alternate universe might look like… Pym Kitchen in Disneyland Paris Studios has the answer!!! 😂😂😂🥳🥳🥳
I’ve been unleashing my inner super hero at Disneyland Paris! Maybe I’ve discovered the subject of my next series… SUPERDARREN!!!! 😂😂😂
#disneylandparis
#disneylandparis
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I’ve been unleashing my inner super hero at Disneyland Paris! Maybe I’ve discovered the subject of my next series… SUPERDARREN!!!! 😂😂😂
#disneylandparis
#disneylandparis
One of the highlights so far of our trip to Disneyland Paris has been meeting the mighty Chewbacca!! Having grown up with the Star Wars movies, Mrs Shan and I were thrilled. The kids… less so!!! 😂😂
Oh, and it was fun meeting Mando too, of course!!!
Oh, and it was fun meeting Mando too, of course!!!
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
One of the highlights so far of our trip to Disneyland Paris has been meeting the mighty Chewbacca!! Having grown up with the Star Wars movies, Mrs Shan and I were thrilled. The kids… less so!!! 😂😂
Oh, and it was fun meeting Mando too, of course!!!
Oh, and it was fun meeting Mando too, of course!!!
Who can guess where the Shans are?!?
Answers on a postcard to the quartermaster at Vampire Mountain!
Winner wins a month’s supply of bat broth!!! 😜😂
Answers on a postcard to the quartermaster at Vampire Mountain!
Winner wins a month’s supply of bat broth!!! 😜😂
November 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Who can guess where the Shans are?!?
Answers on a postcard to the quartermaster at Vampire Mountain!
Winner wins a month’s supply of bat broth!!! 😜😂
Answers on a postcard to the quartermaster at Vampire Mountain!
Winner wins a month’s supply of bat broth!!! 😜😂
When I was on tour recently, a big-hearted fan presented me with a lovely book. Being aware that lots of Shansters wouldn't be able to make it to any of my appearances, she invited fans to send her letters and fan art, which she bound together. You guys are the BEST!!! 😍🥰😘
November 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
When I was on tour recently, a big-hearted fan presented me with a lovely book. Being aware that lots of Shansters wouldn't be able to make it to any of my appearances, she invited fans to send her letters and fan art, which she bound together. You guys are the BEST!!! 😍🥰😘
The last batch of Terrified Troll orders are all in the post and on their way, for anyone who ordered and paid this week - woohoo!
And I'm on MY way to Dublin now, to see one of my favourite bands of the last few years - SPRINTS. Double woohoo!! 🤣
And I'm on MY way to Dublin now, to see one of my favourite bands of the last few years - SPRINTS. Double woohoo!! 🤣
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The last batch of Terrified Troll orders are all in the post and on their way, for anyone who ordered and paid this week - woohoo!
And I'm on MY way to Dublin now, to see one of my favourite bands of the last few years - SPRINTS. Double woohoo!! 🤣
And I'm on MY way to Dublin now, to see one of my favourite bands of the last few years - SPRINTS. Double woohoo!! 🤣
This Terrified Troll is looking for a good home! 😜
1 of 10 copies of the unnumbered edition currently up for sale.
Each costs €25, which includes shipping.
If YOU would like a copy, send an email with your name and address to [email protected]
First come, first reserved!
1 of 10 copies of the unnumbered edition currently up for sale.
Each costs €25, which includes shipping.
If YOU would like a copy, send an email with your name and address to [email protected]
First come, first reserved!
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This Terrified Troll is looking for a good home! 😜
1 of 10 copies of the unnumbered edition currently up for sale.
Each costs €25, which includes shipping.
If YOU would like a copy, send an email with your name and address to [email protected]
First come, first reserved!
1 of 10 copies of the unnumbered edition currently up for sale.
Each costs €25, which includes shipping.
If YOU would like a copy, send an email with your name and address to [email protected]
First come, first reserved!
The signing page for The Terrified Troll. Shantastic, no?!? 🤣
50 copies of the unnumbered edition are currently up for sale and going fast!
€25 apiece, including P&P.
If interested, send an email with your name and address to [email protected] and I'll add you to the list.
50 copies of the unnumbered edition are currently up for sale and going fast!
€25 apiece, including P&P.
If interested, send an email with your name and address to [email protected] and I'll add you to the list.
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The signing page for The Terrified Troll. Shantastic, no?!? 🤣
50 copies of the unnumbered edition are currently up for sale and going fast!
€25 apiece, including P&P.
If interested, send an email with your name and address to [email protected] and I'll add you to the list.
50 copies of the unnumbered edition are currently up for sale and going fast!
€25 apiece, including P&P.
If interested, send an email with your name and address to [email protected] and I'll add you to the list.
50 unnumbered copies of The Terrified Troll are up for sale.
But you'll need to act swiftly to be in with a chance of buying a copy!
Full details can be found here: darrenshan.com/news/unnumbe...
But you'll need to act swiftly to be in with a chance of buying a copy!
Full details can be found here: darrenshan.com/news/unnumbe...
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
50 unnumbered copies of The Terrified Troll are up for sale.
But you'll need to act swiftly to be in with a chance of buying a copy!
Full details can be found here: darrenshan.com/news/unnumbe...
But you'll need to act swiftly to be in with a chance of buying a copy!
Full details can be found here: darrenshan.com/news/unnumbe...
On a grey, cold winter’s day, the Shan clan, of course, decided to head to… the beach!!! 😂😂😂
Ballybunion was the beach in question. The kids had a great time. Me? I won’t be back again until there’s a bit more sunshine!!! 😜
Ballybunion was the beach in question. The kids had a great time. Me? I won’t be back again until there’s a bit more sunshine!!! 😜
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
On a grey, cold winter’s day, the Shan clan, of course, decided to head to… the beach!!! 😂😂😂
Ballybunion was the beach in question. The kids had a great time. Me? I won’t be back again until there’s a bit more sunshine!!! 😜
Ballybunion was the beach in question. The kids had a great time. Me? I won’t be back again until there’s a bit more sunshine!!! 😜
I loved the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery - Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey & Invader. The most fun I’ve had in a gallery in a long time. Highly recommend if you’re in London and don’t mind getting off the beaten track!
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I loved the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery - Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey & Invader. The most fun I’ve had in a gallery in a long time. Highly recommend if you’re in London and don’t mind getting off the beaten track!
Some final pics from my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour!
I had an amazing time out on the road this year. Thanks to all the staff of the stores who hosted me, and to all of YOU who turned up and waited patiently in line.
Let's all do it again for the 50th anniversary, yeah?!? 😂👻❤️
I had an amazing time out on the road this year. Thanks to all the staff of the stores who hosted me, and to all of YOU who turned up and waited patiently in line.
Let's all do it again for the 50th anniversary, yeah?!? 😂👻❤️
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Some final pics from my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour!
I had an amazing time out on the road this year. Thanks to all the staff of the stores who hosted me, and to all of YOU who turned up and waited patiently in line.
Let's all do it again for the 50th anniversary, yeah?!? 😂👻❤️
I had an amazing time out on the road this year. Thanks to all the staff of the stores who hosted me, and to all of YOU who turned up and waited patiently in line.
Let's all do it again for the 50th anniversary, yeah?!? 😂👻❤️
Look what I spotted lurking near my hotel this morning!
It’s the last day of my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour. I’m signing in:
WATERSTONES BOURNEMOUTH CASTLEPOINT at 10.30am.
WATERSTONES SOUTHAMPTON at 3pm.
All are welcome.
It’s the last day of my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour. I’m signing in:
WATERSTONES BOURNEMOUTH CASTLEPOINT at 10.30am.
WATERSTONES SOUTHAMPTON at 3pm.
All are welcome.
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Look what I spotted lurking near my hotel this morning!
It’s the last day of my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour. I’m signing in:
WATERSTONES BOURNEMOUTH CASTLEPOINT at 10.30am.
WATERSTONES SOUTHAMPTON at 3pm.
All are welcome.
It’s the last day of my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour. I’m signing in:
WATERSTONES BOURNEMOUTH CASTLEPOINT at 10.30am.
WATERSTONES SOUTHAMPTON at 3pm.
All are welcome.
If you ever wondered how freaky authors kill a couple of spare hours before signing in WATERSTONES CARDIFF at 4pm… wonder no more!!! 😂😂😂
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If you ever wondered how freaky authors kill a couple of spare hours before signing in WATERSTONES CARDIFF at 4pm… wonder no more!!! 😂😂😂
On my way to CARDIFF for a signing in WATERSTONES at 4pm. It’s going to be a big crowd, so my advice is to get there early if you can, I might even start signing a bit before 4…
The cool biscuits were a gift from GEORGE and taste as nice as they look! 😂❤️
The cool biscuits were a gift from GEORGE and taste as nice as they look! 😂❤️
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
On my way to CARDIFF for a signing in WATERSTONES at 4pm. It’s going to be a big crowd, so my advice is to get there early if you can, I might even start signing a bit before 4…
The cool biscuits were a gift from GEORGE and taste as nice as they look! 😂❤️
The cool biscuits were a gift from GEORGE and taste as nice as they look! 😂❤️
I’ll be signing in Waterstones COVENTRY at 4pm today. Everyone is welcome - just turn up and join the line. They will have copies of the 25th anniversary edition of Cirque Du Freak on sale, and you are more than welcome to bring books from home too - no limits!
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I’ll be signing in Waterstones COVENTRY at 4pm today. Everyone is welcome - just turn up and join the line. They will have copies of the 25th anniversary edition of Cirque Du Freak on sale, and you are more than welcome to bring books from home too - no limits!
Today's the big day -- the start of the final leg of my 25th anniversary of Cirque Du Freak tour!
I'll be signing in WATERSTONES BIRMINGHAM on the High Street from 4.30pm.
All are welcome. Want to be strangled by Darren Shan?!? This is your chance!!! 😂
I'll be signing in WATERSTONES BIRMINGHAM on the High Street from 4.30pm.
All are welcome. Want to be strangled by Darren Shan?!? This is your chance!!! 😂
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today's the big day -- the start of the final leg of my 25th anniversary of Cirque Du Freak tour!
I'll be signing in WATERSTONES BIRMINGHAM on the High Street from 4.30pm.
All are welcome. Want to be strangled by Darren Shan?!? This is your chance!!! 😂
I'll be signing in WATERSTONES BIRMINGHAM on the High Street from 4.30pm.
All are welcome. Want to be strangled by Darren Shan?!? This is your chance!!! 😂
The final leg of my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour starts TOMORROW!
I'm hitting @Waterstones stores in:
BIRMINGHAM
COVENTRY
CARDIFF
BRISTOL
READING
BOURNEMOUTH
SOUTHAMPTON
You can find more details in my monthly newsletter by searching online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY L.
I'm hitting @Waterstones stores in:
BIRMINGHAM
COVENTRY
CARDIFF
BRISTOL
READING
BOURNEMOUTH
SOUTHAMPTON
You can find more details in my monthly newsletter by searching online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY L.
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The final leg of my 25th anniversary Cirque Du Freak tour starts TOMORROW!
I'm hitting @Waterstones stores in:
BIRMINGHAM
COVENTRY
CARDIFF
BRISTOL
READING
BOURNEMOUTH
SOUTHAMPTON
You can find more details in my monthly newsletter by searching online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY L.
I'm hitting @Waterstones stores in:
BIRMINGHAM
COVENTRY
CARDIFF
BRISTOL
READING
BOURNEMOUTH
SOUTHAMPTON
You can find more details in my monthly newsletter by searching online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY L.
Why's this lady of the shades so excited?! Because the November issue of my monthly newsletter is live!
Details for the final leg of my 25th anniversary CDF tour!
Episode 4 of Cirque DUB Freak!
A new interview with me!
Search for SHANVILLE MONTHLY on your browser of choice.
Details for the final leg of my 25th anniversary CDF tour!
Episode 4 of Cirque DUB Freak!
A new interview with me!
Search for SHANVILLE MONTHLY on your browser of choice.
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Why's this lady of the shades so excited?! Because the November issue of my monthly newsletter is live!
Details for the final leg of my 25th anniversary CDF tour!
Episode 4 of Cirque DUB Freak!
A new interview with me!
Search for SHANVILLE MONTHLY on your browser of choice.
Details for the final leg of my 25th anniversary CDF tour!
Episode 4 of Cirque DUB Freak!
A new interview with me!
Search for SHANVILLE MONTHLY on your browser of choice.
Went to see a new show called CONNIE in the Theatre Royal in Limerick last night. A real-life story, beautifully staged, STRONGLY recommended.
Was completely sold out but extra shows have been put on next weekend. Go if you can - it's fab!!
limetreetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#Connie
Was completely sold out but extra shows have been put on next weekend. Go if you can - it's fab!!
limetreetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#Connie
November 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Went to see a new show called CONNIE in the Theatre Royal in Limerick last night. A real-life story, beautifully staged, STRONGLY recommended.
Was completely sold out but extra shows have been put on next weekend. Go if you can - it's fab!!
limetreetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#Connie
Was completely sold out but extra shows have been put on next weekend. Go if you can - it's fab!!
limetreetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#Connie
The good Shansters of Belfast came out in their droves yesterday and I ended up signing for 4 and a half hours - amazing!
Next week I’ll be hitting Birmingham, Coventry, Cardiff, Bristol, Reading, Bournemouth and Southampton. For more info, search online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY.
Next week I’ll be hitting Birmingham, Coventry, Cardiff, Bristol, Reading, Bournemouth and Southampton. For more info, search online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY.
October 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The good Shansters of Belfast came out in their droves yesterday and I ended up signing for 4 and a half hours - amazing!
Next week I’ll be hitting Birmingham, Coventry, Cardiff, Bristol, Reading, Bournemouth and Southampton. For more info, search online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY.
Next week I’ll be hitting Birmingham, Coventry, Cardiff, Bristol, Reading, Bournemouth and Southampton. For more info, search online for SHANVILLE MONTHLY.
I’ve hit BELFAST and the view from my hotel room isn’t too shabby!!! 😂👻
I’m signing in WATERSTONES at 4pm. All are welcome. You can buy books there and/or bring books from home. Just be careful on your way - I hear it’s supposed to be quite windy here today!!!
I’m signing in WATERSTONES at 4pm. All are welcome. You can buy books there and/or bring books from home. Just be careful on your way - I hear it’s supposed to be quite windy here today!!!
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I’ve hit BELFAST and the view from my hotel room isn’t too shabby!!! 😂👻
I’m signing in WATERSTONES at 4pm. All are welcome. You can buy books there and/or bring books from home. Just be careful on your way - I hear it’s supposed to be quite windy here today!!!
I’m signing in WATERSTONES at 4pm. All are welcome. You can buy books there and/or bring books from home. Just be careful on your way - I hear it’s supposed to be quite windy here today!!!
I've been loving the Halloween celebrations in Derry. My kind of city!
This evening I’m doing an event in Waterstones FOYLESIDE, starting at 5pm.
Tomorrow, Thursday, I’m doing a signing session at 4pm, in Waterstones Belfast.
All are welcome - you can just turn up to either event.
This evening I’m doing an event in Waterstones FOYLESIDE, starting at 5pm.
Tomorrow, Thursday, I’m doing a signing session at 4pm, in Waterstones Belfast.
All are welcome - you can just turn up to either event.
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I've been loving the Halloween celebrations in Derry. My kind of city!
This evening I’m doing an event in Waterstones FOYLESIDE, starting at 5pm.
Tomorrow, Thursday, I’m doing a signing session at 4pm, in Waterstones Belfast.
All are welcome - you can just turn up to either event.
This evening I’m doing an event in Waterstones FOYLESIDE, starting at 5pm.
Tomorrow, Thursday, I’m doing a signing session at 4pm, in Waterstones Belfast.
All are welcome - you can just turn up to either event.